Ongoing research

ANR Update: Article

UC ANR internal hires prioritization update

December 15, 2025
By Pamela S Kan-Rice
As a follow-up to our earlier communication regarding the temporary internal hire prioritization process implemented in response to the SNAP-Ed funding loss, we want to provide an update as we prepare to transition back to our standard open recruitment requirements. The temporary internal-priority process…
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UCCE in Santa Barbara County: Event

Garden Talk: Vermicomposting - Online

Event Date
Feb 2, 2026

 Join Master Gardeners for a Free Online Garden Talk onVERMICOMPOSTINGTopics covered will be: What is it?, How does it work?,Benefits to the soil, Making a worm bin, and Making worm tea. 
UCCE in Santa Barbara County
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Topics in Subtropics: Article

Transitioning to Organic Webinars

December 15, 2025
By Ben A Faber
Transition to Organic Webinar SeriesWednesdays • January 14 – March 18, 2026 • Free virtual seriesHosted by CAFF, UC Organic Agriculture Institute (UC OAI), and UC Cooperative Extension (UCCE)Thinking about transitioning your crop operation to organic? Join us for a ten-week webinar series designed to guide…
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Merced County Cooperative Extension: Event

UCCE NSJV Processing Tomato Meeting

Event Date
Feb 11, 2026

UCCE NSJV Processing Tomato Meeting In conjunction with CTGA 79th Annual Meeting & ExhibitFebruary 11, 2026, at the Hutchins Street Square in Lodi, CA. 8:00 am - 12:00 noon CE units available, Agenda coming soon To register or become an exhibitor, or for questions regarding…
Merced County Cooperative Extension
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UC Master Gardeners of Solano County: Event

Succession Planting

Event Date
Mar 4, 2026

We'll cover:  Timing for the home gardener, best plant choices, and growing produce.Image by M W from PixabayEvent flyer
UC Master Gardeners of Solano County
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UC Master Gardeners of Solano County: Event

Early Seed Starting

Event Date
Feb 4, 2026

Come and learn how to: set up a grow space, use of grow lights and heat mats, hydroponics, and seed starting.Image by Anselmo Rodrigues from PixabayEvent flyer
UC Master Gardeners of Solano County
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First and Last Frost Dates
UC Master Gardeners of Solano County: Event

First and Last Frost Dates

Event Date
Jan 7, 2026

Understanding Frost Dates and how they can help you plan your gardening calendar!
UC Master Gardeners of Solano County
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UC Master Food Preserver: Article

We Want to Hear from You! (December 2025)

December 13, 2025
By Travis R Alexander
Travis Alexander, UC Master Food Preserver Online Program CoordinatorHave you been enjoying Save the Season newsletter? Do you have ideas on how we can make it even better?Let us know by filling out this survey by January 10, 2025. We will select one respondent at random to receive a prize.This data is…
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